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Blue Water Holidays - ABTA - ATOL - CLIA
01756 706500
+44 1756 706500

Sensations of Southern France

A superb 7-night cruise along the Rhone river past charming rural villages and grand cities with return flights from the UK, shore excursions and complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner.

Fly Cruise
7 nights from £1120pp

River Cruise Holiday
  • Lyon
  • Beaune
  • Macon vineyard
  • Tournon
  • Avignon
  • Avignon
  • Pont du Gard, Arles

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Save up to £1125pp! Book by 30 Nov 2019. Subject to availability. £125pp Early Payment Discount when paying in full by 31 Dec 2019. Prices shown include this discount

No single supplement! Applies to selected cabin categories on selected departures. Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with any other offer

Sensations of Southern France Special Offer

Discover scenic valleys, grand old cities and quaint rural villages on this marvellous 7-night cruise through East Burgundy.

Explore the gastronomic city of Lyon and discover the famous 15th-century Hospices de Beaune, before heading to Tournon, overlooked by a majestic 16th-century castle and impressive Roman ruins.

Explore the historic centre of Avignon on a guided tour and see the sights of Arles, including the spectacular Roman Ampitheatre, built in the style of the Colosseum in Rome.

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Sensational Southern France Itinerary

Day 1 - UK - Lyon (France)

Fly from a choice of UK regional airports to Lyon. You will be met at the airport by a representative and transferred to your ship. In the evening you will enjoy a welcome reception and dinner onboard. There is the option to travel by Eurostar - please contact us for pricing. (D)

Day 2 - Chalon-sur-Saone

Chalon-sur-Saone is located in the heart of Burgundy's wine region. Travel to picturesque Beaune for a visit to the Hospices de Beaune, a stunning example of 15th-century architecture. Admire the multicoloured roofs on this former hospital. There is a cheese and olive tasting on board (forward itinerary only). (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Lyon

The former Roman capital of Lyon is considered the gastronomic centre of France. Enjoy a guided tour, which starts with a drive to the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere before continuing on to the Roman ampitheatre and into the old town. Alternatively, opt for the guided bike tour. An optional visit to Perouges is available. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Tournon

Enjoy a walking tour of Tournon overlooked by a 16th-century castle and nestled in a valley near the slopes of le Massif Central. There are two EmeraldActive excursions - a guided bike tour to Glun and a guided hike through vineyards. Enjoy a wine lecture on board. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Viviers

Viviers is home to one of the oldest cathedrals in France. Enjoy a guided tour showcasing the magnificent architecture that this town has to offer. There is a cheese and olive tasting on board. On the 2020 reverse itinerary, there is an optional tour to Grignan. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Avignon

Avignon has a rich history and is home to the Papal Palace. Enjoy a guided walk through the historic centre which overlooks the famous Pont d'Avignon. For those feeling active, there is a yoga class on board (all 2019 and 2020 reverse departures only) and guided active walk around Avignon. There is a special Provencal dinner on board, hosted by chef Fabien Morreale (forward itinerary only). In addition, there is an optional tour to Pont du Gard. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Arles

Arles is the capital of Provence. Join a local guide for a walking tour taking in the Roman ampitheatre which was built to hold 20,000 spectators. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. An optional tour of Les Baux is available. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Arles - UK

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Marseille airport for your return flight to the UK. Alternatively take the Eurostar option - please contact us for pricing. (B)

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.

Price Includes

  • 7-night full-board cruise
  • Return flights from up to 15 UK regional airports. A Eurostar option is available - please contact us for pricing
  • Overseas transfers
  • Shore excursions
  • Up to 3 EmeraldPLUS activities and 4 EmeraldACTIVE excursions
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary tea and coffee on board and bottled water in cabin, restocked daily
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • All port charges, gratuities and tips

Price Does Not Include

  • Additional optional tour excursions
  • Travel Insurance

Cruise Extensions

  • Nice Extension Enjoy a 3-night stay at the Splendid Hotel & Spa or similar, Nice from £600pp. Please contact us for details
  • 2020 Paris Extension Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Crowne Plaza Republique or similar. Please contact us for details

Special Features

  • EmeraldPLUS activities:
  • Regional wine lecture on board
  • Cheese and olive tasting on board (forward itinerary only)
  • Provencal dinner on board with Fabien Morreale (forward itinerary only)
  • EmeraldACTIVE excursions:
  • Guided bike tour of Lyon
  • Guided bike tour to Glun
  • Guided hike through the vineyards of Tournon
  • Active walk through Avignon
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2020 Departures £ price per person based on 2 people sharing

  • April
    • Apr 4th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1120
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2245 Brochure Price from: £2395 Brochure Price from: £2945 Brochure Price from: £3045 Brochure Price from: £3145 Brochure Price from: £3845 Brochure Price from: £4545
      Blue Water Price from: £1120 Blue Water Price from: £1270 Blue Water Price from: £1820 Blue Water Price from: £1920 Blue Water Price from: £2020 Blue Water Price from: £2720 Blue Water Price from: £3420
    • Apr 11th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2245
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      Blue Water Price from: £2245 Blue Water Price from: £2395 Blue Water Price from: £2945 Blue Water Price from: £3045 Blue Water Price from: £3145 Blue Water Price from: £3845 Blue Water Price from: £4545
    • Apr 18th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2245
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    • Apr 25th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1870
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      Brochure Price from: £2245 Brochure Price from: £2395 Brochure Price from: £2945 Brochure Price from: £3045 Brochure Price from: £3145 Brochure Price from: £3845 Brochure Price from: £4545
      Blue Water Price from: £1870 Blue Water Price from: £2020 Blue Water Price from: £2570 Blue Water Price from: £2670 Blue Water Price from: £2770 Blue Water Price from: £3470 Blue Water Price from: £4170
  • May
    • May 2nd - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1670
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      Brochure Price from: £2795 Brochure Price from: £2945 Brochure Price from: £3495 Brochure Price from: £3595 Brochure Price from: £3695 Brochure Price from: £4395 Brochure Price from: £5095
      Blue Water Price from: £1670 Blue Water Price from: £1820 Blue Water Price from: £2370 Blue Water Price from: £2470 Blue Water Price from: £2570 Blue Water Price from: £3270 Blue Water Price from: £3970
    • May 9th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1720
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      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £1720 Blue Water Price from: £1870 Blue Water Price from: £2420 Blue Water Price from: £2520 Blue Water Price from: £2620 Blue Water Price from: £3320 Blue Water Price from: £4020
    • May 16th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2220
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £2220 Blue Water Price from: £2370 Blue Water Price from: £2920 Blue Water Price from: £3020 Blue Water Price from: £3120 Blue Water Price from: £3820 Blue Water Price from: £4520
    • May 23rd - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2470
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £2470 Blue Water Price from: £2620 Blue Water Price from: £3170 Blue Water Price from: £3270 Blue Water Price from: £3370 Blue Water Price from: £4070 Blue Water Price from: £4770
    • May 30th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1720
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £1720 Blue Water Price from: £1870 Blue Water Price from: £2420 Blue Water Price from: £2520 Blue Water Price from: £2620 Blue Water Price from: £3320 Blue Water Price from: £4020
  • June
    • Jun 6th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2470
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £2470 Blue Water Price from: £2620 Blue Water Price from: £3170 Blue Water Price from: £3270 Blue Water Price from: £3370 Blue Water Price from: £4070 Blue Water Price from: £4770
    • Jun 13th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1720
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
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    • Jun 20th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2470
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
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      Blue Water Price from: £2470 Blue Water Price from: £2620 Blue Water Price from: £3170 Blue Water Price from: £3270 Blue Water Price from: £3370 Blue Water Price from: £4070 Blue Water Price from: £4770
    • Jun 27th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1720
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
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  • July
    • Jul 18th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2270
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2645 Brochure Price from: £2795 Brochure Price from: £3345 Brochure Price from: £3445 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £4245 Brochure Price from: £4945
      Blue Water Price from: £2270 Blue Water Price from: £2420 Blue Water Price from: £2970 Blue Water Price from: £3070 Blue Water Price from: £3170 Blue Water Price from: £3870 Blue Water Price from: £4570
    • Jul 25th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1520
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2645 Brochure Price from: £2795 Brochure Price from: £3345 Brochure Price from: £3445 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £4245 Brochure Price from: £4945
      Blue Water Price from: £1520 Blue Water Price from: £1670 Blue Water Price from: £2220 Blue Water Price from: £2320 Blue Water Price from: £2420 Blue Water Price from: £3120 Blue Water Price from: £3820
  • August
    • Aug 15th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2270
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2645 Brochure Price from: £2795 Brochure Price from: £3345 Brochure Price from: £3445 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £4245 Brochure Price from: £4945
      Blue Water Price from: £2270 Blue Water Price from: £2420 Blue Water Price from: £2970 Blue Water Price from: £3070 Blue Water Price from: £3170 Blue Water Price from: £3870 Blue Water Price from: £4570
    • Aug 22nd - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1520
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2645 Brochure Price from: £2795 Brochure Price from: £3345 Brochure Price from: £3445 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £4245 Brochure Price from: £4945
      Blue Water Price from: £1520 Blue Water Price from: £1670 Blue Water Price from: £2220 Blue Water Price from: £2320 Blue Water Price from: £2420 Blue Water Price from: £3120 Blue Water Price from: £3820
    • Aug 29th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2270
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2645 Brochure Price from: £2795 Brochure Price from: £3345 Brochure Price from: £3445 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £4245 Brochure Price from: £4945
      Blue Water Price from: £2270 Blue Water Price from: £2420 Blue Water Price from: £2970 Blue Water Price from: £3070 Blue Water Price from: £3170 Blue Water Price from: £3870 Blue Water Price from: £4570
  • September
    • Sep 5th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1720
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £1720 Blue Water Price from: £1870 Blue Water Price from: £2420 Blue Water Price from: £2520 Blue Water Price from: £2620 Blue Water Price from: £3320 Blue Water Price from: £4020
    • Sep 12th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2470
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £2470 Blue Water Price from: £2620 Blue Water Price from: £3170 Blue Water Price from: £3270 Blue Water Price from: £3370 Blue Water Price from: £4070 Blue Water Price from: £4770
    • Sep 19th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2470
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £2470 Blue Water Price from: £2620 Blue Water Price from: £3170 Blue Water Price from: £3270 Blue Water Price from: £3370 Blue Water Price from: £4070 Blue Water Price from: £4770
    • Sep 26th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2220
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2845 Brochure Price from: £2995 Brochure Price from: £3545 Brochure Price from: £3645 Brochure Price from: £3745 Brochure Price from: £4445 Brochure Price from: £5145
      Blue Water Price from: £2220 Blue Water Price from: £2370 Blue Water Price from: £2920 Blue Water Price from: £3020 Blue Water Price from: £3120 Blue Water Price from: £3820 Blue Water Price from: £4520
  • October
    • Oct 3rd - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1870
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2245 Brochure Price from: £2395 Brochure Price from: £2945 Brochure Price from: £3045 Brochure Price from: £3145 Brochure Price from: £3845 Brochure Price from: £4545
      Blue Water Price from: £1870 Blue Water Price from: £2020 Blue Water Price from: £2570 Blue Water Price from: £2670 Blue Water Price from: £2770 Blue Water Price from: £3470 Blue Water Price from: £4170
    • Oct 10th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1870
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2245 Brochure Price from: £2395 Brochure Price from: £2945 Brochure Price from: £3045 Brochure Price from: £3145 Brochure Price from: £3845 Brochure Price from: £4545
      Blue Water Price from: £1870 Blue Water Price from: £2020 Blue Water Price from: £2570 Blue Water Price from: £2670 Blue Water Price from: £2770 Blue Water Price from: £3470 Blue Water Price from: £4170
    • Oct 17th - Arles to Lyon - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £2245
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Blue Water Price from: £2245 Blue Water Price from: £2395 Blue Water Price from: £2945 Blue Water Price from: £3045 Blue Water Price from: £3145 Blue Water Price from: £3845 Blue Water Price from: £4545
    • Oct 24th - Lyon to Arles - Sailing on: Emerald Liberte From: £1120
      Cat E Emerald Stateroom Cat D Emerald Stateroom Cat C Panorama Balcony Suite Cat B Panorama Balcony Suite Cat A Panorama Balcony Suite Cat S Grand Balcony Suite Cat SA Owner's Suite
      Brochure Price from: £2245 Brochure Price from: £2395 Brochure Price from: £2945 Brochure Price from: £3045 Brochure Price from: £3145 Brochure Price from: £3845 Brochure Price from: £4545
      Blue Water Price from: £1120 Blue Water Price from: £1270 Blue Water Price from: £1820 Blue Water Price from: £1920 Blue Water Price from: £2020 Blue Water Price from: £2720 Blue Water Price from: £3420

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